Synonyms of denting

denting

verb

present participle of dent

as in reducing

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent

hopefully this vacation won't dent our bank account too much

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reducing
• decreasing
• lowering
• depleting
• diminishing
• minimizing
• lessening
• easing
• slashing
• cutting
• downsizing
• dwindling
• dropping
• abating
• compressing
• shrinking
• knocking down
• curtailing
• nicking
• downscaling
• paring
• trimming
• de-escalating
• contracting
• truncating
• retrenching
• condensing
• shortening
• constricting
• clipping
• whittling
• modifying
• deflating
• cropping
• cutting down
• abridging
• pruning
• docking
• modulating
• abbreviating
• cutting back
• moderating
• qualifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increasing
• expanding
• enlarging
• augmenting
• raising
• boosting
• amplifying
• escalating
• swelling
• extending
• inflating
• prolonging
• dilating
• lengthening
• adding (to)
• supplementing
• blowing up
• enhancing
• complementing
• aggrandizing
• distending
• intensifying
• heightening
• elongating
• protracting
• redoubling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denting

The detention of Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu on Thursday risks clouding Lusaka’s credentials as a relatively stable southern African democracy and denting investor confidence in Africa’s second-largest copper producer. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Fiberglass Fiberglass garage doors are lightweight and resistant to denting, but the surface can be more delicate than steel or aluminum. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

The trade clash reaches beyond wine, denting California tourism and other industries. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

By Owen’s account, the company spent several years underinvesting in Europe, denting market share and consumer awareness. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

The shrapnel tore through the metal surrounding the engine, shattering the window at row 11, leaving a dent in the plane near row 8 and puncturing the body below the wing, as well as gouging and denting the tail, the NTSB said. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

But perhaps the biggest test for Moore will be navigating the management of this year's elections without denting the bipartisan tone that typically defines the NGA. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Running for five seasons into September 1977, the hourlong drama with comic elements never was a ratings hit, only denting the year-end primetime Top 30 once in the three-network universe. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 July 2026

Higher prices could cause consumers to hold onto devices longer, denting smartphone sales, according to Jeronimo. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 26 June 2026